Save Fredericksburg

In 2006, CWPT embarked upon one of its most ambitious preservation efforts in its history - the $12,000,000 purchase of the Slaughter Pen Farm on the Fredericksburg battlefield. Learn more about this great battlefield and how you can help preserve this hallowed ground for posterity.

From Our President

August 2010Dear Civil War Preservationist,

As you will recall, our June 2006 purchase of the Slaughter Pen Farm was the largest private battlefield purchase in America's history, and it was the biggest transaction that CWPT had ever attempted - by a factor of four! But with your help, we accepted the risk, and went after these 208 acres of supremely hallowed ground.

I have to say that your generosity and that of your fellow CWPT members has been nothing short of phenomenal. To have already paid off 55% of this land just four years after we bought it is a tremendous accomplishment. But you and I both know that the Slaughter Pen Farm at Fredericksburg cannot be truly considered saved until the final dollar of that debt is paid off. So please, will you help once again with your gift to help make sure we can cover the $200,000 loan payment we owe for 2010?

The Battles of Patrick Cleburne

He is often referred to as the "Stonewall of the West" - Patrick Ronayne Cleburne proved to be one of the most bold and effective field commanders of the entire Civil War. Learn more about this Irish native and all the many battles that he figured prominently in.

New Fredericksburg Photo Gallery

See our new and updated collection of photos from the Fredericksburg battlefield. See Chatham, the streets where Barksdale's men fought, Marye's Heights, Meade's Pyramid, Prospect Hill, and the Slaughter Pen Farm.

Help CWPT Save Gettysburg for Future Generations

CWPT needs you to speak out against a plan that could place a casino just ½ mile from Gettysburg National Military Park. On August 31st, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board will hold hearings on the issue. We need you to tell the board: "Don't Gamble with Gettysburg's Future."

Battle of Antietam Quiz

See how much you know about the Battle of Antietam and the 1862 Maryland Campaign. Our new online quiz will test your knowledge and hopefully expand your understanding of this important Civil War battle.

Civil War Photos from the National Archives

The National Archives has recently placed all of its Mathew Brady Civil War photos onto Flickr - one of the most popular photo sharing sites. Now you can see and download these remarkable photos online.

Chancellorsville: Lee's Greatest Victory

CWPT has partnered with renowned Civil War author and historian Bob Krick to produce an updated version of his classic account of the Battle of Chancellorsville. Check out our online preview of this new book and consider picking up a copy for your library.

August Civil War Battles

Expand your knowledge of the Civil War by learning more about some of the great Civil War battles that occurred in the month of August. Access our history articles, photos, maps, and links for the battles listed below.